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Kerala Election 2021: Voting dates, poll schedule, timings, election results, all FAQs

Kerala will vote in a new government on April 6, 2021 in the state’s 15th Assembly elections but will have to wait nearly a month to figure out who’s won.

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Kerala will vote in a new government on April 6, 2021 in the state’s 15th Assembly elections but will have to wait nearly a month to figure out who’s won. The key contest is between the incumbent Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the challenger the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Meanwhile, the BJP-led NDA will try to better its 1 MLA score in the 2016 polls.

The LDF won the May 2016 election. It comprises the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Communist Party of India, the Kerala Congress (M), the Nationalist Congress Party, the Janata Dal (Secular), the Indian National League, and various smaller parties.

Kerala has 140 Assembly seats, and a party or an alliance must win at least 71 seats for a simple majority.

When is the Kerala Assembly Election 2021?

Kerala will go to the polls on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The Assembly election 2021 will be held in a single phase like in both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on the very same day. The number of polling booths in the state have increased from 21,498 in 2016 to 40,771 this time around.

Kerala Election 2021 voting timings

The voting timing for the Kerala Assembly polls is likely to begin at 8 AM and end at 6 PM.

Kerala election results in 2021: Date and counting of votes timing

The results of the Kerala Legislative Assembly election will be declared on May 2. The counting of votes will begin at around 8 am and the final results will be out by the evening.

How many constituencies are there in Kerala?

The state has a total 140 constituencies. The term of the previous legislative assembly will end on June 1, 2021.

Which are the popular parties in Kerala?

Kerala politics has been dominated by two major groups — the LDF and the UDF. In the legislative assembly of 2006 to 2011, the LDF controlled a majority of 98 out of 140 seats. In the 2011 Kerala legislative assembly election, the LDF lost to the UDF but managed to win 68 of 140 seats.

In the 2016 election, the LDF won 91 seats, defeating the UDF, which could only win 47 seats. The saffron party secured 14.96 per cent votes.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, even though the BJP failed to win any seat, its overall vote share increased to 13 percent.

How many districts are there in Kerala?

Kerala is divided into 14 districts: Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kollam, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Palakkad, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod.

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How many MP seats are there in Kerala?

Kerala has 20 Lok Sabha seats. In Rajya Sabha, there are nine MPs from Kerala at present.

Which is the ruling party in Kerala?

Currently, Kerala is ruled by the Left Democratic Front, an alliance of like-minded parties led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Pinarayi Vijayan is the current chief minister of Kerala.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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Congress, BJP attack Bhagwant Mann over remarks on Punjab blasts

Congress and BJP have jointly criticised Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann after he linked recent blasts near defence sites to political motives, triggering a controversy.

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A political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann linked recent blast incidents to political motives, drawing sharp criticism from both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The controversy follows two low-intensity explosions reported within a short span of time — one near the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in Jalandhar and another close to an army cantonment area in Amritsar. The incidents raised concerns over security, particularly given the sensitive nature of the locations.

In response, Mann suggested that the blasts could be part of a larger political strategy. His remarks triggered a strong backlash, with opposition parties accusing him of politicising a serious security issue.

Leaders from the Congress criticised the Chief Minister’s statement, calling it inappropriate and alleging that such comments undermine the gravity of the situation. They stressed that matters related to national security should be handled with caution and responsibility.

The BJP also joined the criticism, questioning the basis of Mann’s claims and urging the state government to focus on investigation and law enforcement instead of making political allegations.

The developments have led to an unusual moment where both Congress and BJP appear aligned in their criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in the state.

Meanwhile, the blasts themselves have intensified concerns over safety in border regions, with authorities continuing their investigation into the incidents. No casualties were reported, but the proximity to defence establishments has made the issue particularly sensitive.

The episode has further escalated political tensions in the state, with security and accountability emerging as key points of debate.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam chief minister, oath ceremony likely after May 11

Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam Chief Minister after BJP-led NDA’s victory. He will continue as caretaker CM until the new government is sworn in after May 11.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned from his post on Wednesday, paving the way for the formation of a new government after the BJP-led NDA secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Sarma submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhawan in Guwahati. The Governor accepted the resignation and asked him to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister until the new government takes charge.

The resignation comes after the NDA’s strong electoral performance, where the alliance won a clear majority in the 126-member Assembly, ensuring its return to power for another term.

Oath ceremony expected after May 11

Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation, Sarma said the swearing-in ceremony for the new government is likely to be held after May 11.

He indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the ceremony but is unavailable until May 11, which has influenced the tentative schedule.

Decision on next chief minister soon

Sources suggest that central observers, including senior BJP leaders, are expected to arrive shortly to oversee the selection of the legislature party leader. The newly elected MLAs will then decide on the next Chief Minister.

Despite the formal resignation, party sources indicate that Sarma is likely to continue in the role for another term, given the BJP’s strong mandate in the state.

The move marks the beginning of the government formation process in Assam following the election results declared earlier this week.

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